Which of the following best describes “frontier justice?”

a. Texans have historically relied on authoritative government for protection from danger.
b. The strong law-and-order atmosphere imposed during Reconstruction established the political culture Texas enjoys today.
c. Texans have always believed that it is important to fend for oneself.
d. Texans are particularly focused in their efforts to dissuade vigilante justice.
e. Texans have a strong faith and trust in state government.


c. Texans have always believed that it is important to fend for oneself.

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A. more urbanized B. much smaller C. more concentrated in rural areas D. less diverse

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Large differences in Internet usage between younger and older Americans is one aspect of the ________

A) gender gap B) electronic gap C) digital divide D) great divide E) information divide

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Which of the following is an example of a formal element of candidate recruitment?

a. Residency requirements in the Constitution b. Personal ambition c. Public opinion shifting to favor legalizing same-sex marriage d. Personal wealth that can be used to pay for campaign expenses

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Thomas Jefferson High School (TJHS) is a public high school in New Hampshire. Unlike other nearby schools, however, it has some autonomy in its curriculum owing to the particularities of its founding document. For instance, it requires three years of a foreign language to graduate instead of two years. TJHS is a(n) ______.

a. magnet school b. religious school c. charter school d. private school

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